I have viewed multiple threads where the rear-end has been dropped with shackles to level out the 2wd SC, but has anyone attemped any solutions to raise the front end slightly without a full blown lift?

Personally, I would like to retain the current ground clearance, just leveling out the front end. I found this link on TruckPerformance.com, not sure if this would be a reliable solution:

Coil Spring Spacer

Any opinions or "real world" experience yet? Additionally, would the 1 1/2" lift be enough to level the truck out properly?

Thanks in advance...

 

Do a search on torsion bar adjustment. Daveman (and others) have posted excellent instructions on how to level the front end. I did it on mine, takes about a 1/2 hour.
Dave

 

BroncoDave

Thanks for the reply...however, I believe only the 4wd trucks afford torsion bar adjustments. As I understand it, the 2wd trucks are forced into spring modifications.

 

Thats correct, only 4wds have the torsion bars. So you would have to lift the front or drop the back. Might as well lift the front and back and do it so it's level.

Don't forget when you load up the back the front will be higher. To compensate for this you can get support springs, leafs, or even air bags.

I'm not even close to being an expert on this subject, I am just sumerizing what I have read on this board.

 

Hey SCrewzin nice truck.

Your truck looks like mine. Check out my gallery.

You are correct the torsion adjustment is for the 4 x4. There seems to be mixed reaction in the suspension section as to the use of coil spacers. I leave mine the way it is as it rides nice and is level when towing our 31 ft. trailer.

 

CanadianSCrew...

Small world, eh? Great looking truck...you've got a couple of accessories that I'm looking to add real soon (billet grill, bed topper). Gives me a good picture of what it's going to look like in advance. Heck, if you lived any closer, I'd have to sneak over to your house and slide them over to my truck :-)

As for the front end...would still like to level it out some. I tow a 24' boat in the summer and it does not drop the rear-end to any great degree. The trailer is very well balanced...

Take it easy...

 

OK, OK What the he// do I know??

 

Hey Bronco,

Don't get excited, it was just an oversight and I think it's clear you were trying to help and do your part. Look at the bright side, at least your were the first one to respond to SCrewzin.

Maybe your advise should have been trade the 4x2 for a 4x4 and then follow your instructions and you couldn't have been wrong no matter how you slice it.

Hang in there man!

SCrewzin,

I don't know anything specific about leveling a 4x2 but if it were me I would be wanting to do the same thing. I had a '97 Chevy with the votec V8 and I lowered that rear by 2 inches to get it level. After that, I could haul maybe one sheet of plywood and the damn thing was draging the ground. I liked the look but it couldn't haul ****. I too would raise the front however the suspension experts recommend and you should be fine.


DaveMan

 

Daveman...

It would have been great to get the 4X4, but the wife only let me sell (1) of the (3) kids to get into the 4x2 :-)

Yeah...I've viewed many of the galleries an really like the dropped look, but I don't want to destroy the utility of my truck. I'm sure you can appreciate that with your KR. Sometimes it's just easier to drive thru/over/between an object than to go around, not to mention a h*ll of alot more fun. Will keep looking at the options to accomplish what I want to do...

Appreciate everyones input so far...

 

Screwzin,
I'm trying to do the same. Want to raise the front instead of lowering the rear of my 2WD SCrew. Do a search on the suspension board for coil spacers or spindle lifts.

What I've learned is there are mixed results with the coil spacers. May mess up the alignment and "lift" the shocks beyond their range. I'm looking at a spindle lift. Basically, you replace the entire front spindles with ones that have the new spindle 3" lower, thus raising the vehicle. Retains original shocks and all other suspension components. However, the ones I've priced in Houston (installed) run from $800 to $1000 installed. Kind of steep...

Haven't found any cheap easy solution either....I'm still looking. Keep us posted!

 

I was just kiddin' anyway. Nothing offends me!! Thanks for the nice words, tho, Daveman!!
Dave

 

Here's some ideas...the coil spring spacers that go under or on top of the spring is the way to go..

NEVER---use the expanders that fit between the coils, these can shoot out or break or shift...use something solid..

Any lowering or raising of the front end is going to require a trip to the front end alignment shop reguardless....

Even the torsion bar adjust that people mention requires alignment...It changes the toe-in and chamber...

I want to lower the front(have already lowered rear), and I am going to do it the easy, economical way...cut the springs...

Just cut them equal and its does some what change the spring rate...of course the stock is light any way...

Get the computer-laser 4 wheel alignment...